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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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